Flashfire912 – Yes and no. Present system is in the story. It's not a sack of gold coins though.. Why is that?

AkorinKokoro – Remember what Monokuma said in chapter 8?

SendokaiZak- Thank you so much for the great compliment! I appreciate it. Oowada would suffer in a pit of rage upon failing to move forward with life. How unfortunate he is.

DarkMurcielago - Thinking about what you just said, I guess if this was a theatrical play, he would have been fit for the role of a bloody killer, only he needs to be very angry to do something like that.

hunterofcomedy - Thanks! Glad you like it so far.


If you recall the famous parables in the book of good.

They all have one common trait in the end.

Forgiveness, chances, trust and hope.

Wait…

Yeah, that's right! Spread joy.


Hope's Peak Academy: First Floor

- Shiki's Room

- 9:00 a.m.

- Thursday


Coins… Monokuma told me to get the "sack of coins" in the bedroom… Since when did I have such a thing? I stopped walking to turn at the contraption with confusion. He had that emotion of impatience on the same level of Junko… shouldn't headmasters or anyone of that level learn to bare with anything the students consider? Sure they may be in charge of the entire facility simply because of their rank but the significance remains as is.

"Monokuma, what… sack of coins?"

"Sack? Ohh! No, the credit card I gave you!"

"Credit card… I remember."

"What made you think it was a bag of such?" as I neared my face to him.

"Is that really important?" Monokuma twitching.

I rose myself up and left him immediately just to get things over with his foolish activities. It better not be another trap, I don't want to be bait like what Hifumi had planned out. I entered my room and opened my end table drawer resulting to the found charge card. With that, I returned to him and handed him what we wanted. Even if I didn't accept his offer or invitation, he would still force me out with a punishment. What should I use the presumed golden coin card for? It's obviously not a ticket out of here. Shame.

"Monokuma, can I ask you something?"

"No." he replied monotonously as if he has heard enough from me.

So much for asking a lot of questions.


Hope's Peak Academy: First Floor

- School Store

- 9:09 a.m.

- Thursday


I haven't checked this place before… was it those doors that were not available to us back at the first day? Anyway, this seems pretty spacious for a small room. Contradictory on the words ain't it? What caught my eye is that weird gumball-shaped machine containing random junk but usable souvenirs as Monokuma patted it repeatedly.

"What's this?" I asked.

"Guess, don't make me spell it out for you again. You're a psychic!"

"I'm guessing this contraption drops any of those items like a gumball-machine only it's these things. And it requires the use of my credit card? Don't you need coins or something like that?"

"Card… swipe." As the toy directly puts it. "Now good luck with it." Monokuma dashed off.

I looked at the mechanism again and thought of maybe using it to see more of its capabilities, more or so likely to see if this was worth my time. If not, then I'll get rid of the card and place it in the trash.

Is that a cassette tape? I want one. I swiped my card and pressed the button to see if I can get it.

No, I got a Project Zombie video-game instead. I don't even have a portable gaming system for this. Let's try again.

A Genius Author Fountain Pen. I have enough pens in my room. Maybe I need a little luck.

Luck.

Naegi. Good luck, ordinary student? I wonder if this luck thing is even existential, let's give it a shot. As I left the store by the door, I found Naegi just facing to the left almost touching his nose with my nose. This is good and bad luck at the same time for a start.

"Ahem… Naegi, can I ask for a little favor?"

"With what?" he says curiously.

"Your luck, use it."

"Ehh?" with confusion added to his thoughts.

"I need you to bring me an important item I saw back at the school store. Don't worry, it is available to us now after our first case. He gave me this credit card if you can recall back at the courtroom and its purpose has been found. Long story short, I want a tape recorder from that gumball-like machine."

"Think you can make the shot?" I asked to which I received a nod that says yes. I gave him my card and we returned to the machine once more. I think Naegi still finds all of this strange, not just the items inside but also the entire situation. I find it weird too but at least it's better than walking around, doing nothing and sleeping most of the time like a prisoner. He swiped my card to have that luck thing on the works.

Yes! I got the cassette tape!

"Thanks Naegi! I owe you one." I told him.

"You're welcome." He smiled as he returned my card and left already. Did he need to do something? Did I disturb him?

I tested the cassette tape to see if it was functional, it reminded me of that one time in school where I found a fancy recorder just like this one. After examining it, I found the record button and suddenly long trails of black film sprung out like a streamers launcher. I pressed the record button and it began to function normally. Relieved with not encountering the same event as before, I stopped it and replayed the same record to prove its genuineness. Monokuma wasn't just dumping out ordinary things in this inventory chute, these things are different from one another. I moved around to see what else I can get. I caught sight of a bag of oiltatoes and a giant bento box. Food in here? It will spoil! Wouldn't it be better if I could grab one in the kitchen? Edible items inside wouldn't make any sense on falling into anyone's hands unless they can purge the pain of food spoilage to poisoning. Ants will just squeeze in the metal entry and just contaminate the entire area. Urgghh..

I'll go get some more items.

Swipe, swipe, swipe.

Super Strategy Encyclopedia, Rose Whip and…

A Hand Bra.

What the hell.. Monokuma or rather Pedokuma, How did you get your hand on this? Maybe it's one of the students before the school closed down, a certified pervert. I'm leaving the hand bra here. I doubt anyone would want this.

Pedokuma. Bakakuma, Monokuma. Haha! Well, time to go!

*bump*

Ow! Again? I think Naegi gave me his leftover bad luck, if ever. Also, my stuff that I received from the random item giver fell. Getting back to stand, it was Leon.

"Dude, watch where you're going?" he shouted.

"Hey, it was just by chance. I didn't know you were going this way. Also, I was carrying my things so I could use your help." I answered while getting the rest of my things. Leon grabbed some of my stuff and I saw a surprised expression from him upon sight of the Project Zombie videogame.

"Can I have this? This is pretty sick!"

Someone like him would definitely enjoy violent games and related, I can handle some varieties except for certain ones that give you extreme goosebumps especially when played on the deep evening.

"Mmm.. Nah, why not." I replied while carrying the remaining three items seeing Leon take Project Zombie into his grasp.

"Oh! This is sweet" Leon exclaimed in joy.

"But you need a portable video game system for that though." I added.

"Don't worry about that, I have one in my room. Wanna join?"

"Well… since we are going to have a swimming party later, I guess I could play a few rounds."

We both went to his room for some virtual gaming sensation.


FREE TIME!

LEON: "My room is pretty cool don't you think?"

SHIKI: "Well, it is pretty cool."

SHIKI: (Punk-ish room, at least it isn't dirty unlike Hagakure's.)

SHIKI: "So let's play. I want to see how fun this game is."

LEON: "It's just loading Shiki, I'll plug in the controllers."

SHIKI: (I see him plug the two analogs and a red light is flashing on each one. This means that they are working.)

SHIKI: (He gave me one so I can start.)

LEON: "Don't worry Shiki, I may haven't watched the gameplay of this game but we'll see."

SHIKI: "Go easy on me? Well… I'm not that much of a gamer you know."

LEON: "It's better if we set it on hard difficulty."

SHIKI: "But…"

LEON: "Too late. Hahaha!"

SHIKI: "…"

SHIKI: (Screw it.)

SHIKI: (The game is starting.)

SHIKI: (This game can have a maximum of 4 players hence a zombie apocalypse plot and 4 survivors involved.)

SHIKI: (I knew hard mode was not a good idea!)

SHIKI: (Exploring around the first part of the wasteland, I was assaulted by a few zombies. They seem to be a little tough for regulars.)

SHIKI: (I really shouldn't be alone. Tag with the AIs.)

SHIKI: "I could use some help here you know."

LEON: "On it."

LEON: "…"

SHIKI: (Leon throws an acid goo that brings all zombies to be baited by open arms.)

*BANG*

LEON: "Nailed it."

SHIKI: "I'm going to need extra supplies for my SMG."

LEON: "We need to find a safe house! It's pretty far so use your melee weapon."

SHIKI: "I only have a kitchen pan as a weapon!"

LEON: "A weapon is a weapon so make the use of it!"

LEON: "Look out!"

SHIKI: "Crap."

*BANG*

*POK*

*BANG*

RAAAHH!

SHIKI: "Must they always come in groups? This is becoming a pain in the butt!"

LEON: "Oh no…"

SHIKI: "Is.. that a huge zombie charging at us?"

SHIKI: "At least the other two AIs are still alive and in support."

SHIKI: "Looks like it hit me first. Damn it!"

SHIKI: "First-aid kit…"

SHIKI: (He's chasing me.)

SHIKI: "Maybe later. I need to find a safe height distance."

SHIKI: "I found a ladder and climbed up really quick."

SHIKI: "Phew…"

SHIKI: (I see Leon and the other two get swarmed by another wave of zombies.)

SHIKI: (I aimed at the immobile area and threw a molotov. Landing a direct hit, fireflies go within my view.)

SHIKI: "Sorry!"

SHIKI: (I watch them burn, well except for the three who still manage to survive the blaze.)

LEON: "…"

SHIKI: "At least I killed most of them off. Besides, I see the safe house just ahead."

SHIKI: "We should go."

LEON: "Round one is already hard!"

SHIKI: (I told you hard mode wasn't the wisest choice.)

LEON: "He! But I think we had a lot of fun!"

SHIKI: "Yeah, I guess we did."

LEON: "Hey Shiki, can I tell you something?"

SHIKI: "Yes, what is it you want to tell me?"

LEON: "Do you think I would be better off as a musician?"

SHIKI: "Musician? The punk-rock variety? Yes. Anything else, no."

LEON: "Yeah, that's what I thought. I want to start off with a band! I know a few friends of mine who are guitarists!"

LEON: "When you find a way to escape, I'll be sure to write a wicked song dedicated to you."

SHIKI: "That's.. nice. Don't you like your sport? Baseball?"

SHIKI: "Isn't that why you are called the SHSL Baseballer for?"

LEON: "Hey! I hate baseball! Running around the dirty field over and over, practice with my teammates, and then my coach forced me to shave my head just for the sake of putting my cap on it? Totally unfair! Fuck!"

SHIKI: "That's something I haven't heard from someone."

LEON: "I don't like the game anymore because I keep doing the same thing. Heck, I don't even need to practice for the game."

LEON: "I just show up and I always a homerun every time! The fans love me!"

LEON: "Well, that's just one of the things I like about baseball. Also, don't forget about free items and stuff like that."

LEON: "I don't need to study since I aim for the sports scholarship. Sweet trip to the end of the road on school."

SHIKI: "You don't value your education?"

LEON: "Don't act like Ishimaru or any genius for the matter."

SHIKI: "Got that."

SHIKI: "So here's what I want to ask."

SHIKI: "If you would play in a band and have the entire world fall to your music what would you do?"

SHIKI: "Fans love you, more performances, it's everything you wanted."

LEON: "Well, I hook up with lots of ladies and get laid! What else?"

SHIKI: "…"

SHIKI: (Oh dear.)

LEON: "Don't tell me you have no girlfriend?"

SHIKI: "…"

SHIKI: "No."

LEON: "See?"

SHIKI: "No, it's different."

SHIKI: "As a SHSL Psychic, I was tested by psychologists because of their discoveries about me. I was a test subject."

SHIKI: "I know they weren't bad people, they were just so shocked as pioneers of psychology. At least they were nice and considerate to me by giving me a more gracious and peaceful area of study against bullies."

SHIKI: "At least I wasn't alone."

SHIKI: "…"

SHIKI: (I wasn't alone…)

SHIKI: (I really wasn't!)

SHIKI: (I recovered another memory in the past. I was with someone along the grassfields. Some of my friends, and then… her. The same girl from the locket.)

SHIKI: (She was laughing with me about jokes or something along the lines of comedy.)

SHIKI: (I returned to reality again.)

LEON: "..ey"

LEON: "Dude! Snap out of it!"

SHIKI: "Ahh.."

LEON: "Fantasy?"

SHIKI: "No.. just remembered something about my past."

LEON: "Are you amnesiac? I guess that mumbo-jumbo caused you to lose your memories."

SHIKI: "Nonsense! I never lost any of it! What's the big idea here?"

LEON: "Well, that's just a guess… Chillax."

SHIKI: "There's this girl I keep remembering… she seems so familiar but I can't remember her name."

LEON: "Maybe it's your future girlfriend?"

SHIKI: "Future? Past? This is the past!"

SHIKI: "The question about the relationship status with her is something I cannot discover."

SHIKI: "The name alone will give me a lot of clues."

LEON: "Special someone?"

SHIKI: "I would like to say yes."

SHIKI: "Anyway, it's been around 30 minutes so I should go."

SHIKI: "Oh and advice I can give you is that reach for something you really want to do. You are very devoted."

LEON: "You betcha! I'm gonna have a rock band! See you later at the swimming pool! I could use a swim and splash people."

SHIKI: "…"

SHIKI: "Let's make the most of it."


Hope's Peak Academy: Second Floor

- Male Changing Room

- 10:12 a.m.

- Thursday


The party is about to start in just a few minutes, so I need to get myself swimming trunks. I looked into my locker in the changing room and scanned it using my ElectroID, appearing to contain a violet red tracksuit, a pair of swimming trunks and a headband blazed with red and white stripes. I was expecting a hue or shade of blue but this will have to do. Will it also be fit of my size? I don't want my suit to be torn starting from the part below my abdomen. That moment back in Physical Education class was so embarrassing! Great! More humiliation!

Anyway, I looked around to see a girl poster, several exercising machines and lockers.

Before getting a swim, I should exercise to stretch all your muscles and gradually relieve pain.

Jumping jacks. 20 times.

1

2

3

4

5

Then I stopped because Ishimaru went inside and was eager to begin the swimfest in his customs. He saw me exercising and I can tell that he would never say no to a warm-up before the fun. So he rushed to get dressed in swimwear as of what I thought.

"I'm guessing you want to join me?" I asked.

"Y-yes! We should be in physical shape!" he answered in a determining vigor while getting dressed.

He's more fit than me! I'm surprised! Maybe I should work out more even though I have partially rock-hard abs.

I continued my jumping jacks exercise, in swimsuit uniform so I can get used to the immersion of water on my skin later.

It has been 30 counts, 20 counts plus an extra 10. Jog to the swimming pool and wait for the others. Take a shower by the area provided and dive.

I brought along my gym bag while running out of the room being dragged along with Ishimaru doing the same thing.


Hope's Peak Academy: Second Floor

- Swimming Pool

- 10:24 a.m.

- Thursday


I went to one of the bleachers and placed my gym bag there sequentially panting after having a track-and-field like experience. I'm no track runner but it sure feels like running around for how many laps! Cough.

I sat where I placed my bag and waited for the others, Ishimaru sat along with me looking forward to this playful experience, at least that's what I thought. I remained seated for a couple of minutes and I saw Maizono and Junko in their swimsuits. Yes, nice complexion and all that. Men are men. Appreciate beauty.

Next up was Leon, Oowada and Naegi who are up and ready for the jump in the pool. The first two without hesitation cannonballed onto the pool leaving sprinkles of water on the lucky student. Sporty.

Next up was Sakura and Asahina. The swimmer wore a whistle signifying that she is our lifeguard hence her recognition as the SHSL Swimmer. Sakura will be the secondary rescuer in case of emergencies.

It's already 10:30 and the people who have not arrived are Fujisaki, Celes, Kirigiri, Togami and Fukawa. I guess they rejected the invitation, but for Fujisaki though... the cheerful and cute type wouldn't say no to a hobby.

Asahina climbed on to the lifeguard chair and announced, "Alright! As your lifeguard, I don't want any bullying on this event. I will observe all of you to help you guys out in times of need. Sakura here will be joining you. Have fun guys!"

The noise of the whistle echoed.

Time to swim!

I exited the bleachers and stepped unto the waters and accelerated straightforwardly. Cold water! Brr!

Maybe I should have gotten my goggles. I rose up to gather some air as part of swimming morals and I gathered sight of the following: Leon and Naegi splashing each other with water, Junko and Maizono who were chatting about swimsuits presuming the continuation of the said topic a few hours back, Oowada and Ishimaru who were having a swim-off, Asahina just sitting there, Sakura who is doing her job and then I point to Fujisaki who is in her swimsuit. She didn't say no! Very happy to see her with us.

"Fujisaki! Over here!" I called her as I lifted myself to take a seat alongside the other two chit-chatters.

"..So that confidence will give you like.. the bravery to be a hot swimsuit model." Junko told her while playing the water with her feet.

"I guess I'll volunteer to become a swimsuit model again by the clothing stores. Haha!" Maizono replied back.

"Not until we collaborate! We'll get more people to look at us on posters!"

"Hahaha!"

"Umm… Hello." The programmer sat next to me and Junko looking for someone to hang out for a while.

"Fujisaki, how are you today?" I ask.

"Ahh.. I'm doing very well."

"Don't you want to go for a swim?" Junko tapping the water in the same manner.

"Ehehe.. I'm not that much of a swimmer but I can swim.. But I can say that this is fun enough for me." Fujisaki said.

"I sure miss Hagakure and Hifumi though, even though I have difficulty in warming up to them."

"What do you mean warming up to those two?" Maizono questions the hacker.

"I-I mean… becoming close friends." Giggling a little from that statement.

So the four of us continued to chat about friendship, modeling and swimming experiences. It was a good joint chat while looking at Oowada, Ishimaru, Leon and Naegi who are having a competitive swimming race with Asahina as your usual referee and Sakura who stood up beside the lifeguard stand as her assistant observer. I enjoy watching them too, since the participants are really good swimmers taking note of Oowada with that muscle build. Since I am his bro, I should cheer him on to give him courage and manpower to win. The other three girls joined me but cheered for the others, Naegi now as their votes. I feel so contented to have a lively atmosphere with everyone who really wants to have fun be here talking, swimming, cheering with a mix of comical sensation by Leon and Oowada. I just wish the rest of them would try to get off some steam with a little opportunity of the water playgrounds. You can't be serious forever. Enjoy the single bit of time in everything.

*poot*

The whistle goes out! The winner is…

Mondo Oowada! I cheered for victory and accidentally fell on the pool on that, comical ending but I went back and jumped on the pool ledges. Yeah! Go! You ruled the game!

Phew. That's it for today! Time to dry up and get some lunch. A good microwavable macaroni meal and some tater tots will do the trick. Oh and don't forget a pitcher of ice-cold orange juice. Balance the heat of high and low.


Hope's Peak Academy: First Floor

- Cafeteria

- 12:29 p.m.

- Thursday


After going for a swim you should take a shower to rinse yourself from swimming waters to the showers, getting dried up without one makes you feel soggy in the skin. By the time I finished doing so, I went out and prepared myself a quick food dish that should fill my stomach abundantly. In the kitchen I go with the desired packets of macaroni and potatoes, a pitcher of orange juice with ice cubes and a good straw. Setting the microwave settings to 1 minute at 300 degrees, I stood by and waited to see Celestia Ludenberg on approach looking parched. With that attire of hers and with no one else around but me, I would think that she will just eat about anything she avails herself to. She sees me and calls me out for a request, something I call her a lazy-wit.

"I am thirsty, Shiki. Please do make some milk-tea." She asks while softly tapping her throat as a mere sign of distress.

"Can't you make one yourself? You're all grown-up after all."

"My fear on stains on my dress… Please remember our past conversation when you ask me to participate in the culinary arts to which I deny." You really are forcing me to do your bidding aren't you?

"How about… I don't care." I replied waving my face once to the right as a sign of decline.

"…" I left her quiet.

"Celes, you said to yourself that you can adapt to this place that would mean you can do things by yourself. The world doesn't revolve around you, don't go assigning people as manservants. You are not a queen, well social aspect-wise."

"But I know nothing abo-"

"But nothing Celes. No." I need to make sure she should go independent 100%, in her case it is around… 65%.

"You really need to make sure you can take care of yourself. It's just milk tea."

Celes' eyelid twitched twice but remained her calm stature.

"Do it."

"No."

"JUST GET MY FUCKING MILK TEA YOU IDIOT!" she shouted very furiously shoving her metallic finger accessory in front of my face. It sure shocked me since her character is way out of it. Which reminded me of something… Haven't I heard of that kind of voice back when I slept in her room? She said something like she wanted to get out of here more than anyone else. I cannot make a mistake on that, guarantee. Anyway, I took a step back and replied back the same minus the bad words.

"MAKE ME!" I said then poking her forehead to push her slightly.

Her standing position wasn't normal, she has now transformed into a wretched drama queen who lost her limits on patience and anger. I'm guessing that she is really pushing me to surrender to her for her amusement in the near future. She grabbed for a sharp fork and walked towards me as a sign of threat.

"You're going to kill me just for milk tea? You're ridiculous." Me going backward and backward, that is until I accidentally tripped by a loose foot and involuntarily shoved a cup from the counter on my left side and…

It stained Celes' dress…

And there was vapor…

Was it something hot? Of course it is!

It didn't JUST stained it but it looks terribly deformed. She was screaming in pain as some of the liquid hit her skin as well, she now suffers steamed scars on her skin making her resemble a person who overdid the temperatures of the sauna. Remember, this was an ACCIDENT. I did not intend this to happen, I have to do something real quick like taking her to the infirmary.

Unfortunately, she ran away screaming from pain as if she was no longer in control of her actions, the injuries took over her conscience and went haywire. I told her to come back but it was very pointless.

It was an accident…

She's going to hate me.

Let's just get my meal and just forget about this event. Thoughts… Sigh…

Was this Celes, true personality? Someone's character who is totally the opposite of who she was… or maybe she has a two-sided persona that she should keep concealed to all but herself. I think she'll get over it in a few days. I injured not one but two people today: Togami with muscle pains on his exterior parts, back included and now Celes who suffered hot water wounds and a worn-down dress. She really likes that dress as it is fancy-looking. All I wanted to tell them is to be nice and learn independency as this is a survival world. You can't rely on others forever…

The entire day after that was just a dull moment. I ate my food, practiced my psychic abilities, read books about people at least, I was progressing but it wasn't enough. I need more than just this! Maybe I should investigate the second floor more deeply as the first search was done partially. Debriefing can be done at the sauna room only it has to be another person who has the same agenda as of I, and that I choose none other than Kyouko Kirigiri. A low profile is always the best way to go, I need a smart and perceptive person like her so we can do better.

Time to reinvestigate the second floor, except I'm starting off at the library again.


Hope's Peak Academy: Second Floor

- Library

- 2:49 p.m.

- Thursday


Now that I am here at last, I finally get to find what I need to read, the murder cases of Genocider Syo. A mass serial killer who is still unidentified by the authorities. A case file should be around here somewhere. I need to take most of my time as I have nothing else to do.

No sign of it again! Hmmm…

How about that storage room where I met Togami at. Maybe it should do the trick.

I entered the dusty storage room again in addition to fluttering dust at the eyes, huge coughs from the inhaling of specks and the nose itchiness. Seeing as this is where the excess books get dumped at, I began small and ignored books as the portfolio I need is assumed to be thin and black or what not. It took me around approximately 8 minutes to finally snatch her profile, after climbing on one of the bookcases using the ladder.

Now let's see what we got here.

Oh God..

This is something extreme… crucified with… scissors?! Sadistic and gory!

Bloodstain fever…

I flipped the page to see more data on Genocider Syo. It says that there might be a small chance that this person suffers from Dissiociative Identity Disorder, meaning that they can have more than one personality.. Celes might be one but won't her dress be dirtied as a result of her gruesome acts? Or maybe a disguise to hide her identity for obvious purposes. That's all I can find about this woman right here. I exited the library to see what else is there to explore, there's no need for the changing rooms and the swimming pool because of the past fun time, the classrooms pertaining no significance whatsoever and finally the bathrooms… I don't even bother.

"Shiki! I finally did it!" Fujisaki running towards me in joy.

"You did what?" I ask.

"Just follow me into the changing room." I followed her to see what this is.


Hope's Peak Academy: First Floor

- Changing Room

- 3:00 p.m.

- Thursday


What was this thing she wanted me to see? I'm talking about Fujisaki here, and I assure to myself that this is a serious matter on life.

She opened the locker with a key and what I see is a laptop. I've seen one of those at the library when Togami was trying to operate it leading to his failure. She operated the laptop, turned it to my direction and I could see a green-shaded 3D background sequence with… Fujisaki's face on it. It seems to have a life on its own as it looks at me with a smile.

"Welcome back Master!" the program responded.

"Now this is what I call the future. Is this what you wanted to show me?" glaring at that program.

"Yes! This is my AI system called Alter Ego. I called it Alter Ego because it represents the other me who is strong and dedicated. I have learnt all these things from the incident between you and Oowada which is a great opportunity for me to think about myself. I still distanced away from him though for he might end up crazy again.. Sigh.."

"I guess this is all I can do now…" she sniffled on tears already.

"H-hey.." I hugged her for a few seconds.

"This… is a really excellent part of solving the school mysteries! Good job!"

"Th-thank you.."

"So what else do you need to tell me about this AI?"

"W-well, what it is doing right now is decrypting all the data on this hard disk and according to my creation each file is heavily encrypted assuming that this confidential information is something kept away from everyone except the Hope's Peak Committee and high-grounded officials. Secrets are one thing too but… that's just a guess."

"It's going to take a while to finish the obtainment so we should just be patient enough for it to finish."

"Hold on a second Fujisaki… what if the mastermind finds out? Won't they destroy it?"

"Oh don't worry about that, I have installed a secret hidden countermeasure for your situation. Thanks to the web camera emplaced on this laptop, Alter Ego can manage a surveillance in her vision 24/7 as long as she is active. Upon finding anyone mysterious, I assigned it to shout "Help me!" in its maximum volume."

"Hmmm…" I thought of what she said and suggested some more additions.

"Shiki?"

"I think that only a few selected people who would keep their word on hiding Alter Ego deserve this. So, to start off… I want you to add in a special password composed of 3 names. You, me and Kirigiri. FUJSHIKYO. That's the password."

"All uppercase?"

"Yes please."

Fujisaki added the password feature only to be given access to the three of us, I don't want Monokuma to catch hold of the secret we made. I should probably call Kirigiri when the opportunity arrives… like when we meet by chance, I'll invite her to the changing room again and have a good talk then go serious.

"Also, make sure it doesn't respond to anyone other than the three of us. They might get suspicious about seeing the program itself. Invalidate all their supposed input if they try to slip their way in." I told her to add privacy.

"I'm going to bed now so I'm going to remind you to put it back in the locker, tell it to quiet down, lock it immediately and keep the key. You are the creator after all."

"Y-yes Shiki I will." She answered while doing what I told her to do.

"I told you that you were a big help! Thank you." I smiled before I left.

I heard a giggle from her halfway.


Hope's Peak Academy: First Floor

- Shiki's Room

- 8:00 p.m.

- Thursday


Okay so there were some ups and downs but at least we made a stepping stone to a plan. I should let Kirigiri do the strategizing since she is smarter than me. I think I can use my powers to telepath the rest so I can look at their thoughts, make theories and protect supposed targets. It is finally time to put my goal into action, for real!

But it's time to sleep now.


Night Time begins now

This is a school announcement. It is now 10pm.

The cafeteria's doors will be locked shortly. You are forbidden to enter it.

Well then, good night. I wish you all have pleasant dreams...


DAY 4: END

SURVIVORS: 14


I wanted to add a part where Celes snaps so this chapter is another favorite of mine.

The next chapter will be about the motive. It has been three FTE chapters so this should do it.

Review about any of the following:

1.) Guess the victim and culprit.

2.) What is the motive?.

3.) Do you like what happened to Celes even though it was an accident

4.) The scenario of Alter Ego and Fujisaki to Shiki.

5.) The swimming party event.

6.) Free-time with Leon. What game was he playing? I just want to know your answers.

7.) The random item machine with Naegi and Monokuma.

Reviews. See you on the next chapter.